Women in Law

Any mamas can tell me how they navigated pregnancy brain throughout work during third trimester? What is return to work like? Does mama brain still affect work after going back or do we go back to fun… more

Anyone in RE and gone part time and it truly been part time? Looking for schedules and how it went telling your firm? I have two little kids and we are considering adding another.

Good day ladies, I need help getting over my ex husband who’s now running around with a significantly younger woman. He was terrible to me and I keep reminding myself that but I’m still in so much pai… more

Any high-achieving, accomplished women get diagnosed with adhd late in life? I’m 35 and have considered throughout the years I probably have a touch of adhd bc my dad & brother have it, im a procr… more

Recent NEP here. Is it better to stay at a lower ranked V50 firm getting lower comp (600Kish) but you are able to build a bigger book or move to another firm V20 which pays more (900K-1MM ish) but I w… more

I’m 9 weeks pregnant and just got an offer for a new firm. I already confirmed I’m eligible for maternity leave day one. The maternity leave is less than what’s offered at my current firm (by one paid… more

I’m leaving my firm to stay at home with my kids at a time when there is significant opportunity for career growth. I have never been so torn and conflicted in my life.

Trans woman here. I’m feeling like I invested in the wrong career to need an exit strategy out of the country. What kind of JD advantage jobs are available outside the US?

Any downside to telling your employer about your pregnancy during the first trimester? I'd like to take advantage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and ask to telework since I have morning sick… more

Does anyone here know how employment verification works? How is website time handled?

I lost 60 lbs (and counting) over the last 2 years or so. I have a lot of loose skin at my upper arms and I’m really self conscious about it. I also still have some loose skin around my neck. Has anyo… more

How do female partners take maternity leave? What if you don’t have other partners you trust to manage your client relationships while you’re out?

I just recently got engaged! We are getting a prenup and trying to find our prenup lawyers. I have a workplace benefit which I used for my estate plan and although they made some errors that didn’t in… more

About 9 months ago I moved from a mid size ID / civ litigation role to a full civ lit role at a small fully remote firm. I LOVE the work I do now but the issue is I.am.bored. The workload has been so … more

Need some advice. On partnership track currently but my husband accepted a job in a city where my firm does not have an office. The new city is a smaller legal market. This is the third time we’re mov… more

How many of you ditched partnership to spend more time and be “available” for your families/SO? Was it worth it? If you’re juggling both what’s the trick and do you want to bow out at any point?

For women who bill 2000 a year with small kids, how do you do it? How do you ensure you hit your hours with all the anarchy of having kids?

Just got engaged and plan on getting married next year! Any tips from fellow ladies who juggled the demands of Big Law and wedding planning? Lowkey terrified of the lack of time and energy - any advic… more

I’m on the partnership chase, seemingly have support of the executive committee and have been busting my butt to put in the hours. Recently started a new relationship and having trouble with being the… more

Ladies, any ovulation test recommendations (or any other tips or tricks to get pregnant)? Have been trying for 4 months and getting anxious and depressed whenever I get my period 😔

(going to cross post this so sorry if you see it multiple times)

My boss has expressed dissatisfaction with my prioritization and ability meeting deadlines. I have been with the firm less than a year, … more

Do you have any salary negotiation tips for interviewing with small to midsized firms?

Anyone taken maternity leave in Big Law and then in-house? Considering a move to a FAANG and curious how the experience compares in terms of ramp off, coverage, how it was respected, etc. My Big Law m… more

I’m choosing between two in-house roles:
• Associate General Counsel (structured legal role, strong title, but chaotic, 5 days in-office).
• Claims role (not JD-designated but legal work, 2 days in-office, better… more

I feel like I've never quite got a grip in my 7 years at this. I lateraled two years ago to my current firm for a better culture fit and to explore more opportunities in my practice area. The peop… more

The male associates on my pro bono immigration case teams just want to “supervise” and let others “update” them, and not do any work like client communication and research, or developing high-level st… more

In CA — I started maternity leave a month before I delivered my baby and was supposed to return to work in February 2025 after using some of my baby bonding time (reserving the last 6 weeks of it for Sept 2025).

I… more

Anyone have recommendations for handling the hours/this job while taking hormone supplements like progesterone? There’s no amount of caffeine that makes me feel awake when I’m taking it and I have a f… more

I don’t want to feel this way, but I feel judgmental towards my MIL because she doesn’t work and hasn’t worked in a long time.

She is on disability, which I can understand because she has some back issues. But oth… more

What would you wear to a hockey game with clients? Is jeans/team hoodie too casual? Should I wear slacks/blouse instead?

What the fuck is wrong with me? I have the most amazing husband. He plans sweet dates, he cooks for me, he cares about me so deeply, but I still feel like something is missing. Where is the passion, r… more

Women in MoFo. What is the support like for those who want to be a rainmaker? Is it an entrepreneurial place and will the firm support you in business generation efforts?

Any recommendations for virtual therapy options (Talkspace, BetterHelp, Two Chairs, etc.) with forgiving cancellation policies?

I have my bachelors in a healthcare related field, but messed up when I graduated law school and went into ID (just took what I could get). Is there anyway to pivot into healthcare compliance? Would g… more

Informal poll…

1)Any partners/people with insight into hiring notice an uptick in applicants as a result of the recent fed gov lay offs? Yes/no?

2)State your general location, firm size and practice ar… more

I am going through an unexpected and very painful break up with my boyfriend of 2 years. We were planning to get married next summer and have a family. I’m 38 (almost 39) and now it feels like my chan… more